As a result her debut album, If I Have To Stand Alone, was never officially released in the UK,[citation needed] and only received a limited release in Europe and Japan.[citation needed]
Her first U.S. dance #1 was "Gonna Catch You" in 1991, which was featured on the soundtrack to the Vanilla Ice movie, Cool as Ice. It reached #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Her next single in 1993 was followed by a remixed version of "Happenin' All Over Again," another dance chart #1 that generated success on the pop chart, peaking at #98 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow up single was "Do You Want It", released in 1994. All of those singles were included on her album, Bad Mood, which was released on the now defunct SBK record label, which was a subsidiary of Capitol Records and became a top 20 album.
Gordon has hit the U.S. dance chart two more times in 1996, with the songs "Dirty Love" on Geffen Records, which peaked at #6, and "If You Really Love Me" released on Big Bang Records, which peaked at #42. Her third album, a combination of new songs and earlier material, entitled No Regret was released in 2000 on Centaur Entertainment. The single released from No Regret was "He Lives in You", which also became another "Gordon anthem".
In 2002 Gordon starred as the lead vocalist and narrator for "Zumanity" another side of Cirque du Soleil, in Las Vegas. Working with Cirque du Soleil and moving to Las Vegas, was a bold career move that provided an opportunity for Gordon to showcase her strong vocals and incredible stage presence. After leaving Cirque du Soleil, Gordon made her way back to London England and constantly toured. This lead to a recording deal with Positiva/EMI. Who remixed "Gonna Catch You"(known now as Catch You Baby), with a release date in July 2009, and a new album to follow. Gordon's 1990 album "If I Have To Stand Alone", finally saw it's release worldwide, in May 2009 after being recorded in 1990 and sounds as fresh today as it did back then. Released via cherry-pop records.
Her back catalogue of Stock Aitken Waterman produced material is being released on iTunes with some rare and unreleased recordings available!
Happenin All Over Again
Lonnie Gordon Lyrics
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But I don't believe this is happening all over again
I was such a fool
To think that you would ever change your ways
Even put your hand upon your heart
And said that no-one else can take my place
How was I so blind
I know I should have seen the light
But I just let your love go to my head
Ive taken you back before 'cause you told me you've changed
Looked in my eyes and said
Believe me, then you
Broke my heart and deceived me, when you
Said you never could leave me
But its happening all over again (no, no, no)
I promised to myself
I'd never make the same mistakes again (same mistakes)
And though I looked for someone else
I never really want to walk away
It seems that your just the same, I forgot all the pain
Look in your eyes, you said
Believe me, then you
Broke my heart and deceived me, when you
Said you never could leave me
But its happening all over again
But its happening all over again
(You said believe me)
But its happening all over again
(Deceived me)
But its happening all over again
(Believe me)
But its happening all over again
But its happening all over again
Ive taken you back before 'cause you told me you've changed
Looked in my eyes and said
(Repeat till fade)
Believe me, then you
Broke my heart and deceived me, when you
Said you never could leave me
But its happening all over again
Happening All Over Again by Lonnie Gordon is a classic dance song released in 1989. The song tells the story of a tumultuous romantic relationship between two individuals. The opening lines of the lyrics suggest that the singer had been promised by her partner that they would stay together forever, however, she is now doubting this promise as she sees things repeating again. The lyrics convey a sense of heartbreak and betrayal, as the singer has been deceived before and is now re-living the same experience again.
The central theme of the song is the pain of being in a cyclical relationship where history repeats itself. The lines “I’ve taken you back before, ‘cause you told me you had changed” express the singer’s vulnerability and her attempt to give her partner a second chance, despite their past behaviour. Lonnie Gordon’s emotive singing style adds to the impact of the lyrics, as her voice is full of vulnerability and hurt.
In summary, Happening All Over Again is a powerful song that explores the emotional turmoil of a romantic relationship plagued by mistrust and deception. The lyrics, combined with the upbeat dance rhythms, resonate with listeners and have helped establish the song as a classic dance hit.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me I'd never leave you baby
You once made me believe that you would always be there for me, but now I doubt that this is true.
But I don't believe this is happening all over again
I refuse to accept that our relationship is repeating the same mistakes again.
I was such a fool
I acted naively and carelessly.
To think that you would ever change your ways
I had hoped that you would improve your behavior and character, but it turns out I was wrong.
Even put your hand upon your heart
You made a solemn promise, vowing to keep your word.
And said that no-one else can take my place
You claimed that you loved me deeply and that nobody else could replace me in your heart.
How was I so blind
I cannot comprehend how I failed to see the truth or signs that were right in front of me.
I trusted every single word you said
I believed all your statements, without questioning or doubting them.
I know I should have seen the light
I realize that I should have recognized the reality of the situation, and acted differently.
But I just let your love go to my head
I allowed my emotions and feelings to cloud my judgment, and overlooked your faults and shortcomings.
I promised to myself
I made a vow to myself, with the intention to keep it.
I'd never make the same mistakes again
I vowed to avoid repeating past errors, and not fall into the same traps again.
And though I looked for someone else
I made an effort to find a different person to be with.
I never really want to walk away
But deep down, I still have feelings for you, and I do not truly want to leave you.
It seems that your just the same, I forgot all the pain
It appears that you have not changed, and I have somehow overlooked or forgotten all the hurt and suffering you caused me before.
But its happening all over again (no, no, no)
Sadly, our relationship is repeating the same cycle of pain, betrayal, and heartbreak that we have been through before.
But its happening all over again
The situation we find ourselves in is a familiar one, where history is repeating itself.
(You said believe me)
You once again made a request for me to trust you, to have faith in your words.
(Deceived me)
But I have been fooled, deceived and manipulated by you before, and I am not willing to be taken in again.
(Believe me)
You are once again pleading with me to trust you, to give you another chance.
(Repeat till fade)
The song repeats the same message, reflecting the cyclical nature of the relationship and how the same patterns repeat again and again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE STOCK, MATT AITKEN, PETER WATERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Louis Wetzel
Yet ANOTHER Stock Aitken Waterman masterpiece!!!!!!!! When this played in Miami clubs there was NO space on the dance floor!!!!!!!!
Tommy Johnson
Still now days classics
David
Masterpiece, lol.
Michelle Visage OnlyFans
One of the best pop songs every written and performed. ❤️✌️Still sounds fucking amazing 33 years later!!! Stock-Aitken-Waterman magic! 🫰😍👍
dvrobinson62
Preach!!! ❤
Paul Sidaway
I was on Leave whilst serving with the Royal Military Police in Germany when I saw this on This morning back in February 1990. Made me smile when I got back to unit lines in Germany. They played the hell out of this in the nightclubs there. Today I'd go right back to that time and stay there
The Retro man Randy Savage
Did you ever know terry and Wayne Lancaster? They're family of mine that was in the RMP at the time. Uncle terry was a warrant officer and my cousin Wayne would've just signed up in 1990 so would've been a lance corporal.
Christopher Darby
Just the best
dmoorb
I saw it on This Morning too. Seem to remember she was puttering around Albert Dock(?) in a motor boat or something similar. She was the SAW star that never was really, which is a shame because she was certainly an improvement on Big Fun and the Reynolds Girls.
Jamie Jack
I was born February 1990